Good afternoon,
In addition to our newsfeed of 11.11.2024 regarding ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for travel to the United Kingdom (UK), we would like to inform you that since 27.11.2024 non-Europeans can apply for the ETA required from 08.01.2025 for travel to the UK for the first time. For EU citizens, this will be required from 02.04.2025 and can be applied for from 05.03.2025.
The DVKG provides a booking option in the DVKG portal that is easy to experience.
If you have any questions regarding ETA for the UK, please contact the DVKG consular advisors.Your DVKG team
Good afternoon,
We would like to inform you that a change for travelers to South Korea will come into force from 1 January 2025. The temporary exemption will expire and citizens from 67 countries will have to apply for the electronic entry permit again, including Germany. Without Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), travellers will not be allowed to board flights and will be denied entry to the country.
The DVKG consular advisors will be happy to answer any questions.
Your DVKG teamGood afternoon,
We would like to inform you that we have further expanded our expertise with regard to secondment notifications to Switzerland.
With the expanded service portfolio, DVKG offers its clients
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The DVKG consular advisors are at your disposal at any time.
Your DVKG
Good afternoon,
We would like to inform you that we have reviewed and updated the EU reporting regulations as part of the regular review cycle.
Best regards
Your DVKG
Good afternoon,
The China Visa Application Service Center announces that from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, a unilateral visa-free regime will be implemented for ordinary passport holders from the following 38 countries:
"Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Thailand, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan. Nationals with a valid ordinary passport (not official passports) from these countries can enter China visa-free for business or tourism purposes, family and friend visits, exchange visits and transit for a stay of up to 30 days. Persons who do not meet the requirements for visa-free entry must still apply for a visa before entering China."
The exemption from the visa requirement therefore applies exclusively for the following purposes and provisions:
The exemption therefore does not apply for the following purposes
If you have any questions, the DVKG consular advisors will be happy to help.
Your DVKG team
